Leoti, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wichita County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,461 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$64,732 Median Income $34,911 per capita
$83,500 Home Value $154,581 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,732 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Leoti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,302 ft (1,006 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,107/sq mi
Coordinates38.4834°N, 101.3576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWichita County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.38"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 116 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 147 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 113 km
Jul 5, 2025 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas M2.7 137 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 78 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 84 km 2
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 13 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 38 km 1
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 66 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
May 11, 2005 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 88 km 0
May 15, 1995 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 19, 1990 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SHERIDAN LAKE 5,310 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 89 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 93 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 87 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 45 km
2023 ARMSTRONG 1,128 64 km
2016 BARRETT 1,101 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in

Leoti has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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